Correct me if I'm wrong, but he's technically raised that car. He "lowered" the centerline of the wheels (which raises the vehicle) so that he could put rinky-dink wheels on it without dragging the belly.
Considering the amount of critical things (like coolant lines) running from the front to the back in these cars, I can't imagine intentionally getting the belly closer to a speedbump.
I've never understood why anyone would modify a car in any way which lowers performance. Ridiculously high trucks, stancing, lowered with skinny wheels. But I can respect the workmanship and dedication to what they are trying to do I suppose. I raised the rear of my 71 Skylark at age 16 because I thought it would help with 1/4 mile times. Had no idea what I was doing and actually made the car really dangerous for cornering.
I've never understood why anyone would modify a car in any way which lowers performance. Ridiculously high trucks, stancing, lowered with skinny wheels. But I can respect the workmanship and dedication to what they are trying to do I suppose. I raised the rear of my 71 Skylark at age 16 because I thought it would help with 1/4 mile times. Had no idea what I was doing and actually made the car really dangerous for cornering.
Because they are Mexican. Let's just call it what it is.....a low-riding Mexican. Trust me, back in the day, that was the thing to do in the Latino community. You can even see the padded dash that is 3" thick.
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I saw that article. 21 years later and the car has maintained it's turd look. No one has taken the incentive to change it back to a car of value....just a street trash vehicle.
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